Jets sign UFL kicker Novak; look out Folk?
Washington Redskins kicker Nick Novak (3) kicks an extra point as holder Derrick Frost (4) is at left, against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game. (Nov. 26, 2006) Credit: AP
The Jets have signed kicker Nick Novak.
Novak led the United Football League with 69 points in 10 games, and was UFL special-teams player of the year after connecting on 15 of 18 field-goal attempts. Novak has NFL experience with the Redskins, Chiefs and Cardinals.
Novak's signing puts Nick Folk on notice. Folk, an impending free agent, hit 30 of 39 attempts but struggled near the end of the season.
Folk kicked the 32-yard winner in the Jets' AFC wild-card win over the Colts. But a week later, in the first quarter of their divisional win against the Patriots, Folk missed a 30-yarder after David Harris' 58-yard interception return into New England territory. The Jets said they never lost confidence in Folk, but it's apparent they're going to explore their options.
The Jets also signed linebackers Brandon Long and Garrett McIntyre to future / reserve contracts.
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